BJU US Government Ch. 13 Test

The US encourages wars in an attempt to maintain international stability.

False

The US wants to stimulate economic growth in other nations.

True

Economic growth slowed US interest in expanding overseas.

False

Following WWII, the US returned to a policy of isolationism.

False

The media plays a powerful role in shaping public opinions on foreign policy.

True

Marshall Plan

Economic plan to rebuild Europe following WWII.

Department of Homeland Security

Group tasked with preventing terrorist attacks.

Pentagon

Headquarters for the Defense Department.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Gathers information from foreign countries.

North American Free Trade Agreement

This agreement opened markets between Canada, the US, and Mexico.

Monroe Doctrine

Declared America's Neutrality in European affairs.

Cold War

Hostilities between the US and USSR following WWII.

United Nations

Created to maintain world peace and protect human rights.

How does the US support countries with common interest abroad?

Alliances

An example of the US trying to maintain international stability is the conflict in _________.

the Middle East

The dominant theme of foreign policy during America's first century was _________.

Isolationism

What spurred America's interest in expanding overseas?

Economic growth

Which of the following were annexed to the US in 1898?

Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Philippines

Which war helped establish the US as a superpower?

World War II

The loss of the war in this country severely challenged America's foreign policy.

Vietnam

When did the Soviet Union collapse?

1991

Which cabinet position overseas diplomatic relations?

Secretary of State

What is the term for a formal agreement between nations?

Treaty

When is military action to be taken in terms of foreign policy?

When diplomacy has failed, response to a threat, preemptive action

What is the attempt to achieve goals through fear?

Terrorism

List the four branches of the military.

Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps

What are the pros and cons of the media's role in shaping public opinion on things like US foreign policy?

Pros: It makes the government more accountable. Cons: It can also be accused of bias.

How should a Christian respond to war and American foreign policy?

Christians should turn to the Bible for wisdom when questioning on how to use American power. The Bible does not forbid wars, and they should still be fought only for self-defense, not conquest or financial gain.